The future of healthcare robotics: insights from deployment of assistive robots in healthcare
Françoise Siepel, University of Twente, Maren Bödding, University of Twente, Gizem Bozdemir, PAL Robotics, Magí Dalmau, Eurecat,Room 22-24
Questions to be answered
How do we bridge the gap from development towards deployment in clinical settings?
What are the key challenges the healthcare professional faces in implementing robotics in the healthcare setting? What would help increase acceptance?
What role do we see assistive robots playing in healthcare over the next 10-20 years?
What are the potential risks and benefits of leveraging generative AI to enhance robot decision-making and natural interactions in healthcare and assistive robotics?
Description
This workshop offers an essential platform for gaining deep insights into deployment of robotics in healthcare, directly from technology providers and healthcare professionals across Europe together with a future perspective. Attendees will benefit from knowledge exchange, focusing on key applications and overcoming barriers to robotic integration in healthcare. Critical aspects, such as European reimbursement models and the importance of networking for accelerating innovation, will be utilized.
Participants will gain:
- Future perspectives and practical insights into the deployment of robotics in healthcare
- Access to key success stories, showcasing how robotics improves care provision
- Opportunities for knowledge transfer, networking, and collaboration across Europe.
The main topics are:
- Clinical Deployment Insights: Experiences from practitioners across Europe.
- Knowledge Transfer: Exchange of expertise and best practices across regions.
- Key Application Aspects: Focus on real-world implementations.
- Barriers and Constraints: Challenges in robotics deployment in healthcare
- Success Stories: Case studies demonstrating successful robotics integration.
- Importance of European Networking: fostering collaboration through DIH-HERO services.
Organisation of the WS
How will you use the time in the workshop? What will the attendees do?
Key topics to be discussed include the future roadmap of euRobotics, services of DIH-HERO, a deep dive in assistive robots for care and treatment, and lessons learned from regions such as Stuttgart, providing a vision for the future of connected, advanced healthcare systems in Europe.
- End-Users: Gain a clearer understanding of the benefits and practical applications of robotics in healthcare, facilitating informed decision-making and technology adoption.
- SMEs: Identify market needs, explore collaboration opportunities, and access business growth insights based on real-world use cases.
- Researchers: Benefit from exposure to cutting-edge developments and direct feedback from healthcare professionals, opening new avenues for research and innovation.
Intended outcome
The event will result in a comprehensive report, combining key insights and recommendations for future robotics applications. This report will be of critical relevance to technology providers, clinicians, policymakers, and other healthcare stakeholders, ensuring that the future of healthcare robotics is shaped by collaborative, and innovative approaches.
Further information
Organised by the TG of euRobotics, DIH-HERO and PAL Robotics
Organisers
TG Healthcare and DIH-HERO